Edwardsville, KS vs Plainville, KS

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Plainville is 23.2% cheaper than Edwardsville. With a cost index of 62 vs 76, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Plainville to Edwardsville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Edwardsville is $984/month compared to $767/month in Plainville — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Plainville is more affordable at $89,000 median vs $165,700.

Median household income in Edwardsville is $76,847 compared to $60,526 in Plainville (+27%). While Edwardsville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Edwardsville spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, more than the 15.2% in Plainville.